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Taiwan Prioritizes Aid to Ukraine Amidst Global Military Support Debate
international-relations1 year ago

Taiwan Prioritizes Aid to Ukraine Amidst Global Military Support Debate

Former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen emphasized that the U.S. should prioritize military aid to Ukraine over Taiwan, despite the threat of a Chinese invasion. Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum, Tsai argued that a Ukrainian victory would deter global aggression, including from China. Her comments follow concerns from U.S. military officials about the impact of aiding Ukraine on American readiness in Asia. Tsai, who left office in January, also highlighted Taiwan's increased defense spending and ongoing reliance on U.S. weapons.

via POLITICO|
#china#international-relations#taiwan
"Taiwan President Highlights China's Internal Challenges as Deterrence"
international-relations2 years ago

"Taiwan President Highlights China's Internal Challenges as Deterrence"

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen believes that China is unlikely to attempt an invasion of Taiwan anytime soon due to being overwhelmed by domestic problems and facing economic, financial, and political challenges. She also stated that the international community has made it clear that war is not an option and that peace and stability serve everyone's interests. However, China has been increasing aggressive military actions towards Taiwan, including daily incursions into its air defense identification zone. Tsai also highlighted China's interference in Taiwan's upcoming presidential election and the need for unity and trust among different social groups to counter social discord. Despite mounting military intimidation, cyber-attacks, and information manipulation, the Taiwanese people remain calm and clear-eyed about the situation. Tsai will step down as president after the election in January, having served the maximum two terms.

via The Guardian|
#china#international-relations#invasion
Taiwan's President Embarks on Historic Visit to Eswatini, Last African Ally
international-relations2 years ago

Taiwan's President Embarks on Historic Visit to Eswatini, Last African Ally

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has embarked on a visit to Eswatini, Taiwan's last African ally, emphasizing Taiwan's commitment to engaging with the world and being a positive force. With formal ties to only 13 countries, Taiwan's diplomatic relations are mostly limited to small, less developed nations. Tsai's visit to Eswatini, which is celebrating its 55th anniversary of independence and bilateral relations with Taiwan, highlights the close ties between the two countries. Unlike visits to Latin America that require transits via the United States, Tsai's direct flight to Eswatini avoids angering China. Taiwan has provided significant aid to Eswatini, including antiviral medication in 2021 to help King Mswati III recover from COVID-19.

via Reuters|
#africa#diplomacy#eswatini
Taiwan President Urges Peaceful Resolution with China.
politics2 years ago

Taiwan President Urges Peaceful Resolution with China.

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has pledged to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid high tensions with China, which has increased military pressure on the democratically governed island. Tsai said Taiwan will not provoke and will not bow to Chinese pressure, adding that war is not an option and maintaining the status quo of peace and stability is the consensus for both the world and Taiwan. She also stressed the global importance of Taiwan's supply chain, which produces most of the world's advanced semiconductor chips, and vowed to keep the most advanced chip technologies and research and development centres in Taiwan.

via Reuters|
#china#military-pressure#peace
Chinese military presence persists around Taiwan amid tensions.
international-relations2 years ago

Chinese military presence persists around Taiwan amid tensions.

Chinese warplanes and navy ships remain in the waters around Taiwan after three days of war games, according to Taiwan's defense ministry. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen criticized Beijing for its "irresponsible" behavior, while Japan's defense minister described the drills as "intimidating training" to seize sea and air control around the island. Both Taiwan's ruling and opposition parties condemned the drills in a joint statement, while life in Taiwan has continued as normal with no signs of panic or disruption.

via Reuters|
#china#international-relations#japan
China's military drills near Taiwan met with US-Taiwan alliance strengthening.
politics2 years ago

China's military drills near Taiwan met with US-Taiwan alliance strengthening.

China sent 42 warplanes near Taiwan as the country began three days of military drills and combat readiness patrols around the self-ruled island. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command said the drills and patrols were being held to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and as a warning against the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces' collusion and provocation with external forces.

via The Japan Times|
#china#joint-sword#military-drills
Tensions rise as US-Taiwan meetings continue despite Chinese threats.
politics2 years ago

Tensions rise as US-Taiwan meetings continue despite Chinese threats.

China has vowed to take "resolute and forceful measures" against Taiwan after US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in a show of US support for the self-governed island. The US maintains there is nothing provocative about the visit, but China claims Taiwan as its own. The meeting comes as the US-China relationship has fallen to historic lows, with US support for Taiwan one of the main points of difference between the two powers.

via ABC News|
#china#kevin-mccarthy#politics
US-Taiwan Meeting Sparks China's 'Forceful' Response
politics2 years ago

US-Taiwan Meeting Sparks China's 'Forceful' Response

China has vowed to take "resolute and forceful measures" against Taiwan after US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in a show of US support for the self-ruled island. The US maintains there is nothing provocative about the visit, but China claims Taiwan as its own. The meeting comes as the US-China relationship has fallen to historic lows, with US support for Taiwan becoming one of the main points of difference between the two powers.

via The Associated Press|
#china#kevin-mccarthy#politics
Taiwan's President Meets with US Officials Amidst Threats from China.
politics2 years ago

Taiwan's President Meets with US Officials Amidst Threats from China.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen are meeting in California despite threats of retaliation from China, which views the exchange as a show of support for Taiwan's independence. The meeting comes amid worsening Beijing-Washington tensions. Chinese officials have criticized the sit-down as a “provocation” and a violation of the one-China principle. Tsai is meeting Wednesday with McCarthy, as well as a bipartisan group of more than a dozen lawmakers, including the top Republican and top Democrat on the House's new China select committee.

via NBC News|
#china#kevin-mccarthy#politics
US House Speaker McCarthy defies China warnings, meets with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen.
politics2 years ago

US House Speaker McCarthy defies China warnings, meets with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen.

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a bipartisan congressional delegation met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California, increasing tensions with China. McCarthy called Tsai "a great friend to America" and said they would find ways to promote economic freedom, democracy, peace, and stability in Asia. China has threatened "resolute actions" in response to the meeting, which follows private meetings Tsai held with US lawmakers last week. Tsai's weeklong trip to the US is technically unofficial, but her packed schedule of high-level meetings with US lawmakers rivals that of any official visit by a world leader.

via CNBC|
#china#kevin-mccarthy#politics
"China Warns Against McCarthy's Meeting with Taiwan's President, but Meeting Proceeds"
politics2 years ago

"China Warns Against McCarthy's Meeting with Taiwan's President, but Meeting Proceeds"

China has warned House Speaker Kevin McCarthy not to meet with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen during her transit through the United States, saying it would undermine regional peace and worsen U.S.-China relations. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry dismissed criticism of the planned meeting, which it confirmed would take place in California on Wednesday. McCarthy’s office said the bipartisan meeting would take place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. China sees such outreach by U.S. officials as an expression of support for the independence of Taiwan, a self-ruling island democracy that Beijing claims as its territory.

via NBC News|
#china#kevin-mccarthy#politics
US Speaker defies China warnings, meets with Taiwan's president.
politics2 years ago

US Speaker defies China warnings, meets with Taiwan's president.

China has warned US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy not to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen during her stopover in California, saying it would harm regional peace and stability and only unite the Chinese people behind a common enemy. McCarthy will host a meeting with Tsai, during a sensitive stopover in the US that has prompted Chinese threats of retaliation. China claims Taiwan as its own territory and staged war games around the island last August after then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, visited the capital, Taipei.

via Reuters|
#china#kevin-mccarthy#politics
"US House Speaker Hosts Taiwan President in High-Profile Meeting"
politics2 years ago

"US House Speaker Hosts Taiwan President in High-Profile Meeting"

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will host a meeting with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, despite Chinese warnings against such a meeting. This is the first time a Taiwanese leader will meet with a US House of Representatives Speaker on US soil. McCarthy had previously expressed his desire to visit Taiwan, but this meeting is seen as a less provocative alternative. The White House has urged China to not use Tsai's "normal" stopover in the US as a pretext to increase aggressive activity against Taiwan.

via Reuters|
#china#kevin-mccarthy#politics